Pneumatic Medicine

Pneumatic medicine is a historical branch of medical treatment that used compressed air or gases to stimulate the body's healing processes. Practitioners believed that introducing controlled air pressure or respiratory gases could balance bodily functions and promote health. Although no longer mainstream, pneumatic therapy was once thought to help with conditions like respiratory issues, nervous disorders, and circulation problems by energizing tissues and improving overall vitality. It reflects early efforts to use mechanical and physiological principles in medicine before the development of modern pharmaceuticals and technology.